Herbs & Spices · per 100g
A warm and aromatic spice harvested from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, cinnamon provides a woody sweetness to dishes and is recognized for its significant influence on metabolic health.
Available carbohydrates, Iron
Calcium, Potassium
Copper, Zinc
Dietary fibre, Chloride
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
In ancient Egypt, cinnamon was so highly prized that it was used as a key ingredient in the embalming process and was considered more valuable than gold.
Standout nutrients
Dietary fibre
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
As a perennial tree crop, cinnamon production can support agroforestry, though bark stripping requires careful management to ensure tree survival.
Storage
Airtight Container
1–2 years
Whole sticks retain flavor longer than ground powder.
Cool Dark Place
1–2 years
Heat and light degrade the essential oils.
Flavour
Harmonized from 2 validated sources
Claim citations
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